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of·​fi·​ci·​al·​i·​ty | \ əˌfishēˈalətē, ˌōˌf- \
plural -es

Definition of officiality

1 : the ecclesiastical charge, office, court, or jurisdiction of an official principal
2 : the state or fact of being official : officialism
3 : officials

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History and Etymology for officiality

French officialité, from Late Latin officialitat-, officialitas, from officialis + Latin -itat-, -itas -ity

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“Officiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/officiality. Accessed 27 Feb. 2021.

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